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Elvis Presley · 1970

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 5, 1970Other⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

During filming of That's the Way It Is, footage was shot in Luxembourg of a gathering of Elvis's fan club and the Elvis Appreciation Society. The event included a raffle for Elvis's tandem bicycle and performances by musicians playing their own versions of his songs.

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